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RUGBY NEWS: FAREWELL JONNY WILKINSON!

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JemimaFawr Report 19 May 2014 12:07

England's Rugby Union Fly Half Jonny Wilkinson is to retire at the end of this season.

He is most famous for his DROP GOAL that took England to WORLD CUP VICTORY in 2003.

Born Jonathan Peter Wilkinson in Frimley, Surrey on May 25th 1979, he has built up an impressive record in Rugby Union.

STATISTICS (as provided by "The Telegraph")
England Caps ...................91
British & Irish Lions Caps....6
World Cup Finals ................2
World Cup Wins..................1
Test Victories.....................67
Total Test Points ..........1,246
Test Tries.............................7
Test Conversions.............169
Test Penalties...................255
Test Drop Goals.................36
Six Nations Titles .................4 (2000; 2001; 2003; 2011)
Grand Slams.........................1 (2003)

Jonny Wilkinson played for FARNHAM at Amateur Level.
At Professional / Senior Level he played for NEWCASTLE FALCONS (1997-2009) and TOULON (2009 -).

CONGRATULATIONS TO JONNY WILKINSON ON A SUCCESSFUL RUGBY UNION CAREER.
ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT :-) :-)

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 19 May 2014 15:55

We still remember the 2003 WC clincher of a drop goal - OH really did jump out of his seat!

As Jonny keeps injuring himself its probably best if he stops playing competitive rugby. Although he'll be missed, younger player are stepping forward to fill his place :-)

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